What to do with this?
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Sheila
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I can't refuse anything free! A friend gave me this giant ceramic fish. It's about 3 foot long and two feet tall. I love it, but not sure what color to paint it or where to put it in my garden. Want it to be calming and classy, but need it to fit into a tropical - desert theme. Help!
40 answers
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love it like it is :-)
Rebecca L
on Feb 16, 2015
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You could colour it the same as Nemo or any other tropical fish.
Eag1164132
on Feb 16, 2015
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Could you get it to grow moss on it - all over so it looks like a fish shapes made of moss?
Carole
on Feb 16, 2015
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I love it just the way it is. Has a great look to it, I like the moss idea, though. You'd keep the original colors and put the moss on only in some areas. Would look like it has been there forever. I think this piece transcends most styles, could fit modern, could be country distressed, could be classic. Think long and hard before doing anything other than putting it in the garden as is.
Liz
on Feb 16, 2015
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A Desert theme I assume would include greens tans? Just paint a soft hue of either on the red and blue,,,, or as some have said leave as is will add a pop of color :)
Vicki S
on Feb 16, 2015
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I like it the way it is...its a great piece
Anne Weinholtz
on Feb 16, 2015
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when I looked at the fish I thought of the beautiful koi fish I had in my pond. I had a friend in Key West who had a koi fish pool on her balcony.
BJ Sander
on Feb 16, 2015
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Maybe give him a light spray paint in either white, beige, or turquoise (whatever works with your landscape) to make him look like an aged piece of sculpture and tuck him in among your plants. Or could you attach a piece of glass or wood to his top fin and make him into a small side table?
Donna
on Feb 16, 2015
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out door modpodge it
Joni Dunlap
on Feb 16, 2015
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I love that fish, its a great mold, just have fun re-painting it with some acrylic paint -- maybe a bunch of shades of blue and one pink touch or any color that looks good in your yard -- what a great gift!
Isabel
on Feb 16, 2015
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This is what i did with my fish statue
Diana Mora
on Feb 16, 2015
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Add it to your garden! I saw something on Pinterst where expensive cement fish were attached to a rod that stuck into a "sea" of green. It looked very cool!
Melissa Leach
on Feb 16, 2015
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I just saw a how to that used a mirror like paint inside jars and vases. It have them a rainbow effect. That might look like a fishy idea!
Mary N
on Feb 16, 2015
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My suggestion would be to color the scales (the color parts) all one color and add some antiquing over the new color. I'm looking at the reddish brown color that's already on it, and think that would be a nice one to try. Maybe add flat crystal discs for his eyes.
Frankie Laney
on Feb 16, 2015
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Paint it like a clown fish (Nemo) and use as a door stop if he is large. It would look cute in an outdoor bird bath.. Or, put it in a rock garden or flower bed on a blue rock..maryc
Mary cynova
on Feb 16, 2015
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I personally would want it all one color. Glossy paint would be contemporary and could be great. Like a Jonathon Adler work, it could make quite a focal point. But it looks like the texture might be rough. In that case, I'd paint over the colored parts to make it look more like a concrete garden sculpture. That will work in any themed garden and look more "classy". I think the real impact here is the size of the piece, not the color. Too bold or too many colors could easily make it look cartoon-ish and/or garish...unless your garden already has a lot of colorful, festive decor, then that's another story.
Centrd
on Feb 16, 2015
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I would love to have one like it. I would Google tropical fish (maybe a grouper?) and find the one that looks closest to it and use the basic color scheme but brighten it. Then use a glossy acrylic protection coat. I guess it would depend on if you have a color scheme in the area you are putting it. If it is going to be in a sitting area use the matching color scheme. If it is going to be in a brightly colored flower bed (probably where I would put it), use bright floral colors. I might even use environmentally safe paints and put it in the center of a bird bath. lol.
Luvzrozes
on Feb 16, 2015
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I love him the way he is right now. I can see him swimming through a bed of succulents in your garden!
Diane T
on Feb 16, 2015
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He's great, the easiest thing for a color change would be to revamp the existing colors, I would keep the white & tan, change the blue to a beachy teal (tiffany type blue) & change the red to a peachy coral color. Or an hombre color scheme would be cool! =)
Katrina Warren
on Feb 16, 2015
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I had a pair of similar fish statues that I painted with a stone finish spray paint.
Betsy Woolford
on Feb 16, 2015
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I hope you keep him and take the advice of some of the people here. I personally love the idea by Diana Mora but any would do very nicely. I think you have a very attractive piece of art. And so do many others. Take advantage of it but I wouldn't put it outside in the elements.
Linda Sapp
on Feb 16, 2015
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how about a Coat or 2 or 3 of Copper spray paint.... then age it with a little turquoise for the patina then clear coat with outdoor polyurethane spray or brush on finish...
Jean Thompson
on Feb 16, 2015
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I would do a stone looking finish or even give it the same color paint as plain concrete but all one color.
Nancy Carr
on Feb 16, 2015
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Man, a lot of great ideas, ladies, thank you so much! I'll post a pic after I'm done with him!
Sheila
on Feb 16, 2015
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Glad you changed your mind. Please do show us the results and I'll bet you have a hard time deciding. I know I would! :)
Linda Sapp
on Feb 17, 2015
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I would love him in my succulent garden just as is. Nice friend to give it to you.
Peggy Schwenk
on Feb 17, 2015
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Just saw this post can't wait to see how he looks all finished and in his spot!
Lee Cunningham Green
on Feb 17, 2015
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Would look great by a pool or at a beach house. Finish in cool blue colors and seal it.
Amy Appleby
on Feb 17, 2015
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It looks fantastic. Maybe you should build a special shelf to put it on.
Grady
on Feb 17, 2015
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stone looking finish & cut in half ...then attach to book end supports....really cool book ends!
Shar D
on Feb 17, 2015
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the picture didn't post...go to https://www.pinterest.com/MimiCradick/bookends/
Shar D
on Feb 17, 2015
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Give it to me 😃 love it
Jodi
on Feb 17, 2015
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How about a hammered copper spray paint finish with the idea from above for adding a patina with teal paint? Cant wait to see the finished product whatever you do!!
Mary Infante
on Feb 17, 2015
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Thinking about goin with something like this...
Sheila
on Feb 17, 2015
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OK, Like I say, I know you will be doubtful about the fabric paint, but I have been using it for years.... If you need help, just feel free to email. Good luck !
Linda
on Feb 20, 2015
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I cant remember the exact name. You can buy it at Walmarts, or Home Depot. Just ask for a clear, I think it is acrylic, spray. They should know... tell them it is for a top coat to protect the paint on a piece your painting. Be sure to put it on in two coats, instead of one thick coat. That will keep it from "peeling" off.
Linda
on Feb 21, 2015
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Use the flat one sided marbles in blue to look like a pond or stream. So you don't loose them in the dirt, glue them to a concrete slab and bury it.
Kathie taylor
on Feb 21, 2015
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A talking fish needs a friend ...leave the color and angle a mirror so that there are two fish they will appear to be in motion because they are coming from 2 different directions. On the mirror.. some cheap mirror paint on a glaze of color washes that will make the second fish "appear" to be different colored. Toot Toot. that's what I would do. It's a quite beautiful fish.
Karne Queen
on Mar 15, 2015
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He is awesome! I think he would fit in anywhere as is, but I am thinking succulents with some colored rocks and blue painted plywood "pond" or my garden if all else fails (just saying :)). Please post a photo of whatever you decide.
Opal
on Mar 16, 2015
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in the garden near a fish pond
Lori Baptiste
on Mar 17, 2015
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